The fourth season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood aired on VH1 from July 24, 2017 until October 23, 2017. It was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California. It is executively produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie Gayle for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, David DiGangi, Michael Lang and Gilda Brasch for Eastern TV, and Nina L. Diaz and Vivian Gomez for VH1.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the Los Angeles area, involved in hip hop music. It consist of 16 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Nina Parker.
Production
Season four of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood began filming in February 2017. On March 17, 2017, singer Keyshia Cole revealed that she had joined the cast for its newest season, along with her estranged ex-husband Daniel "Booby" Gibson.[1]
On April 13, 2017, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood would be returning for a fourth season on July 17, 2017.[2] On June 19, 2017, VH1 revealed the show would premiere on July 24, 2017 and released a teaser confirming Cole's involvement with the show, along with a press release confirming the new cast members.[3] Season four saw the promotion of Lyrica Anderson and Safaree Samuels to the main cast, as well as the return of Hazel-E after a season's absence. Lil Fizz and Masika Kalysha were removed from the opening credits and appear as supporting cast members, with Kalysha claiming on social media that her demotion was due to her refusal to film with longtime rival Alexis Skyy.[4] New cast members include Brooke Valentine, songwriter Marcus Black, stylist Zellswag, Moniece's girlfriend A.D. Diggs, Fetty Wap's ex Alexis Skyy, Chanel West Coast, producer Solo Lucci and Bridget Kelly. Love & Hip Hop: New York stars Cisco Rosado and Jade Wifey would make special crossover appearances throughout the season. Although not included in the initial cast announcement, College Hill's Misster Ray, Alexandra Shipp's brother James Shipp Jr. and A.D.'s friend Tiffany Campbell would also appear in supporting roles.
On July 3, 2017, three weeks before the season four premiere, VH1 aired Dirty Little Secrets, a special featuring unseen footage and deleted scenes from the show's first three seasons, along with interviews with the show's cast and producers.[5] On July 13, 2017, VH1 began releasing "meet the cast" interview promos[6] featuring new cast members Brooke Valentine,[7] Booby Gibson,[8] Marcus Black,[9] Zellswag,[10] A.D. Diggs[11] and Alexis Skyy.[12] On July 17, 2017, VH1 released a 6 minute super-trailer.[13]
During the season's reunion special, Safaree announced that he was leaving the show to join the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York. On October 20, 2017, after sparking violent feuds with nearly every member of the cast and causing controversy for making a series of anti-gay and colorist posts on social media, it was reported that Hazel had been fired from the show.[14][15] On February 7, 2018, it was reported that Keyshia Cole had quit the show, along with Masika Kaylsha, after breaking the fourth wall several times on the show to express her displeasure with producers, as well as threatening legal action and storming off set.[16][17]
Hazel's boyfriend Rose Burgundy, Keyshia's cousin Marquisha Miller, Lyrica Garrett, Pam Bentley, Amber Diamond and Donatella appear as guest stars in several episodes. The show also features minor appearances from notable figures within the hip hop industry and Hollywood's social scene, including Too $hort, AngelGold, Solo Lucci's baby mama Sara Scott, Misster Ray's boyfriend Vic the Leo, Nikki's mother Michelle Mudarris, Moniece's cousin Stevie Mackey, Miss Diddy, Bobby Brown, J-Boog, Apryl Jones and Yesi Ortiz.
Keyshia Cole confronts unresolved issues with her estranged husband while Hazel-E squares off against her haters at a women's empowerment event. A new arrival threatens to change Masika's world.
Hazel returns to the opening credits and Keyshia Cole, Lyrica and Safaree are added to the opening credits, replacing Masika and Fizz, who are demoted to supporting cast members. Keyshia Cole, Booby, Zell, Brooke, Marcus and Alexis join the cast. Although credited, Lyrica, Princess and Ray J do not appear.
Ray J's struggle to start a family leads to an outrageous bet with A1 and Safaree; Keyshia gets advice from Too Short; Nikki Baby connects Chanel West Coast with a producer; Brooke goes on a mission to uncover the truth.
Chanel West Coast and Jade join the supporting cast. Although credited, Teairra, Hazel and Princess do not appear.
Teairra's new man clashes with her social circle and Chanel leaps to her friend's defence at Safaree's party. Ray J.'s secret weighs on his conscience, while Lyrica issues a startling demand to A1.
Solo Lucci and Cisco join the supporting cast. Although credited, Keyshia does not appear.
Masika hires Misster Ray to plan an event, only to get caught in the crossfire; concerns mount over Teairra's self-destructive behavior; A1 considers a collaboration with Keyshia Cole.
Although credited, Lyrica, Hazel, Princess, Safaree and Ray do not appear.
Mayhem erupts at Safaree and Chanel's music video shoot; Misster Ray's attempt to make nice with Masika leads to a wild encounter with Zell; Teairra lashes out at Cisco, Moniece and Nia.
Although credited, Nikki, Princess and Ray do not appear.
Shocking allegations blow up Masika and Nia's dinner for Zell and Misster Ray; Teairra and Cisco's shopping trip ends in tears; Moniece struggles with the other woman in her relationship; Booby worries about Keyshia's response.
A.D. and Misster Ray join the supporting cast. Although credited, Lyrica, Princess, Safaree and Ray do not appear.
The women are forced to take sides in a clique war, whilst Ray J tries to develop a new image for Bridget Kelly. Moniece squares off with A.D.'s best friend.
Bridget Kelly joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Keyshia, Nikki and Safaree do not appear.
Moniece and Alexis' social media beef spills into the streets; Teairra's behavior at Nikki Baby's event leads to an emotional confrontation; Ray J. goes to extreme lengths to show Princess he's ready for fatherhood.
Although credited, Keyshia and Safaree do not appear.
Teairra makes a critical decision about her future; warring cliques unite in an effort to end the conflict between Masika and Alexis; Marcus confronts Brooke and Booby; Zell sabotages the launch party.
James joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Keyshia, Princess and Safaree do not appear.
Brooke fends off competition; Tiffany exposes cracks in Moniece and A.D.'s relationship; Hazel's mother encourages her to go after a "real baller"; A1 teaches Chanel a lesson; Marcus and Bridget have a secret encounter.
Tiffany joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Teairra, Nikki, Princess and Ray J do not appear.
Masika plots her revenge against Zell, Hazel brings out Brooke's angry side, Alexis pushes Moniece and A.D. to the breaking point and Nikki and Safaree join Chanel and her new love interest.
Although credited, Teairra, Lyrica, Princess and Ray J do not appear.
Bobby Brown pushes Fizz to consider a B2K reunion. Booby and Brooke's romantic getaway takes an unexpected turn. Zell reveals a messy musical side-project. Hazel learns the truth about her song with Ray J and Safaree's cousin visits.
Although credited, Moniece, Teairra, Princess and Ray J do not appear.
Brooke schemes to expose Marcus and Bridget, Fizz makes a daring move. A1 helps Lyrica face an emotional hurdle, and Masika and Hazel come face-to-face.
Although credited, Teairra, Nikki, Princess and Safaree do not appear.
Safaree says goodbye to Hollywood and makes one last play for Nikki Baby. Teairra returns from rehab with a complicated new perspective. An angry confrontation rocks Fizz's B2K reunion.
Masika and Alexis Skyy air their dirty laundry, Moniece and Hazel-E address social media beefs, and Ray J and Princess share frustrations with trying to have a baby.
The conclusion of Zell Swag and Misster Ray's blow-up. Bridget and Booby discuss the kiss in Catalina, and Keyshia Cole takes the stage for a special performance.
host: Nina Parker
Webisodes
Check Yourself
Love & Hip Hop Hollywood: Check Yourself, which features the cast's reactions to each episode, was released weekly with every episode on digital platforms.[33]
List of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood: Check Yourself Season 4 episodes